text: People in the Koana Islands love baseball. The first league play started in 1882, barely six years after the MLB. Between the top-tier, Triple- and Double-A leagues, there are over 180 teams spanning the island nation. Fans are so rabid that there's even talk of expanding to a Single-A league, adding even more teams. If you're a baseball fan, you might be surprised you've never heard of this. You'll be even more surprised when you try to find the Koana Islands. That's because the 32-island chain, with its nine major cities, 11 national parks, 93 million residents and a landmass that is equal to Spain and Sweden combined does not really exist. This bustling nation was thought up – and mapped – by a guy from Australia named Ian Silva. By day, he's a train driver for Sydney Rail, the city's commuter train. But when he comes home he gets to work on his imaginary country (a portion of which is shown above). Silva's creation, which he's been working on for several years, took Reddit by storm over the weekend when he leaked a bit about his obsession in a thread asking how users spend their time alone. Amid posts about hobbies like knitting, geocaching, and gaming, Silva, who posts under the name ParisHL, told the community about his nation-building pastime and posted links to a few maps. Fellow obsessives swooned over the level of detail, and in a flurry of upvotes, Silva's revelation was accepted into the site's BestOf, widening Silva's exposure. In response, he gave the community a half dozen more maps and posted a brief overview of the islands. The Koana Islands, he explains, are located south of the equator roughly between Madagascar, Indonesia and Australia. It has thirteen states, and sprawls three climate zones. The population is mostly white, and speaks a language that is derived from mixing English and Swedish settlers. The country industrialized relatively late, but did so quickly, becoming the world's best place to earn a living by the 1970s. It is routinely ranked among the world's best countries to live. Civic engagement is high, and the country has an extensive public welfare system, including the famous public transit system. Crime is low, but if you find yourself trouble, you can dial 777 for assistance. Silva says he's always been interested in maps. "I used to flick through my parents' street directory of Sydney when I was a kid." Tracing his eyes along roads, his imagination would run wild; suburbs only a few kilometers away felt like foreign countries. When he got older, he drew maps of his bicycle rides, even adding in fictional station stops, portending his future job as a train operator. Sim City was an obvious draw. "I remember attempting to draw a street directory for one of my favorite cities," he said, "but gave up as it became too time-consuming for someone who was discovering girls for the first time!" Surprisingly, Silva has never had any formal cartographic training. For research, he toured around Google Maps. He modeled most of the city grids after European layouts, and used Japan as inspiration for the train system. To connect each city, he drew highways following the most rational route according to the topography, adding random deviations to make it seem more realistic. He spent several years coming up with the basic idea for the maps, but when he finally drafted them in Adobe Illustrator, it only took about three weeks. He says the work relaxes him, especially after a stressful day at work, and he spends roughly seven to eight hours a week on the project. The Koana Islands live on two hard drives, where they take up about 250 gigabytes of memory. Most of that, though, is devoted to keeping baseball records. Silva started playing with imaginary baseball teams with his friends in school. As years went on, he expanded the teams and moved the leagues over to Out of the Park Baseball (OOTB), a website and software package for baseball simulations. When he started dreaming up his map, he used the team's names and their rivalries to drive some of the geography. "For instance, the Black Island Mercenaries and the Megopolis Titans had an extremely large rivalry so I kept the cities close together to make it that much more important." Using the team names as a guide, he placed other cities near water, mountains, or other features. For the rest, Silva just "freely placed them around the map one afternoon out of boredom." Reddit isn't the first place Silva's ideas have gotten attention. His league is popular on the OOTB forums, and he's collaborated with several graphic designers to create team logos. Several months earlier, he also did a Ask Me Anything (AMA) in Reddit's worldbuilding forum for a much smaller audience. "Basically, all of it is me," he said. He sees the maps as a medium for creativity, saying that they are just a more literal way of expressing himself. Maps, he says, are something people can get lost in exploring, like books or paintings. Though their messages aren't as ambiguous as other forms, he says maps have a lot of value for making people consider different ideas. Like many artists, he uses his craft as an extension of his own feelings about things happening in the news, like the debates raging in Australia about refugee asylum seekers, or the uproar over the Trayvon Martin shooting. He imagines how people in his country would react, and sees his own reactions relative to that. "I'm a very quiet person with strong opinions and the beauty of building a fictional nation is it gives you an outlet to express those things." The islands reflect his personality in other ways, too. For example, Koanans are "famously taciturn," have little patience for pointless small talk, and consider occasional silence a normal part of conversation. "I also have a serious dislike for people who are constantly late," he said, "which also just so happens to be a major concern among Koanans." Honesty is important, compliments are earned, and idle criticism is not tolerated. Talking about baseball is a good way to start a conversation. Silva hopes someday to make a travel guide, though he says he needs to work on the nation's history and complete its language before he's ready to talk to any publishers. In the meantime, he says he hopes interest is high enough that other people will start contributing. As a result of his popularity, Silva has launched a subreddit devoted to the Republic of the Koana Islands, which has all his maps and a wiki with the islands' backstory so far. As you click through the rest of the slideshow, enjoy the guided tour from Ian Sliva of each city's landmarks and features. Click on the map below for a high-res version of the entire republic. All images copyright Ian Silva. [caption id="attachment_204301" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The entire Republic of Koana Islands. Click the image for a high-res version. (Copyright: Ian Silva)[/caption]New Auckland Mellosa, the historic riverside suburb of Mellosa has a jetty, the Grand hotel and many restaurants and cafes. Elz, in North New Auckland provides a spectacular view of the city, especially at night. Aalen, German settlement, a short drive up the freeway, attractions include a small chocolate factory, the Smaalbrug Strawberry Farm (where you can pick your own strawberries for very reasonable prices) parks with barbeque facilities and a playground plus many small stores selling all manner of products. Milton Lane, will take you past the Casino, Congress Hall, Government House, the State Library, Migration Museum (free entry), Art Gallery (free entry), New Auckland University, University of Flo, and NewAuc Hospital. It is an attractive tree lined boulevard that can't be missed. Sadaki Stadium is home to the hugely successful New Auckland Warlocks who won the 2012 Super League title. Sadaki 500 KISCAR, During mid-March, the Sadaki 500 KISCAR racing event is very popular, sporting massive street parties, huge concert line-ups and many fanatic New Aucklanders. Art Festival. During late Feb-March, the Art Festival (third largest of its type in the world) and Festival of Music bring the city alive with music, arts, dance and culture from all over the world. Both are large and very popular events visited by people from all over the world. Koana Islands Train Museum explains the details of how the railways first started on the Koana Islands to how Koana Tag runs the system today. Image copyright Ian Silva. High-res version.Conneaut South Conneaut University is where most Conneaut locals go to University. It is among the oldest in the Islands as has tours of the buildings on the hour every hour on weekends. Town Hall is located next to the Town Hall subway stop and has recently been renovated back to its former glory following years of bad upkeep. Legends Field is the home of the Conneaut Spartans baseball team. They do tours every day even on gamedays; you do have to book in advance however. You can also catch a game at the stadium. There are over 20 Museums located throughout Conneaut, with the Military Museum and Powyahus Museum considered must-sees. City Tours operates a bus tour of the city that departs every half hour near Conneaut-CEN station. You can buy tickets at most tourist information shops. Costs can vary depending on time of year but on average you are looking at KK1000. Talk of the town offers self-guided walking tours in six languages all year round. Download your own audioguide to your mobile phone or mp3-player and walk the city. Not recommended during the hottest parts of the day! KISCAR has two races at the Conneaut Raceway each year. The speedway seats 65,000 and races run all through winter. Conneaut Tower located near Rocheor City subway station is the tallest building in Conneaut at over 95 stories tall. Provides excellent views of the city. Surmacz Avenue contains high end shops such as Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Take the subway to Waxholm station. Two Cathedrals named North and South are located either side of the Haga River, near Oakhill and Nynshamn subway stations respectively. The locals play each other in a friendly game of soccer on New Year's Eve, with a team representing each church. Koana TV studios North branch, located near Atlis subway station, has tours leaving hourly. Sikaf Building is the second tallest building in Conneaut after Conneaut Tower. Conneaut Aquarium is open 365 days of the year and on weekends is open 24 hours. Take the subway to Ugana. Conneaut Zoo is home to the largest penguin habitat in the world. The 12 line subway to Panilova Creek is quite a trip, so don't plan anything else for the day. Viking Art Gallery has over 500 pieces of artwork that date back to Viking times and is not to be missed. High Road station is your best bet. Modern Art Gallery with its beautiful architecture is located near Saevonaview Subway station on the waterfront. Elverum Shopping Center located right next to Elverum station is the largest Shopping Center in the state of Northern. Images copyright Ian Silva. High-res version of the subway map (above). High-res version of the metro area map (below). Bayside Bayside Symphony Orchestra. During the fall, winter and spring, the world-renowned Bayside Symphony Orchestra performs classical music. Tickets are available online or in the box office; they can be pricey though. For a cheaper alternative, Tuesday and Thursday concerts have rush tickets (last-minute availability, no seat choice) which are sold starting at 5PM on the day of the concert; Friday concerts start rush ticket availability at 10AM. Be sure to line up in advance for rush tickets. Weekend concerts do not sell rush tickets. Bayside Pops Orchestra. During the summer, the Pops perform programs of both classical and popular music, consistently pleasing audiences. Tickets can be had inexpensively and can be purchased either online or in the box office. Accessible on the Green Line at Symphony station. Western Conservatory. This world-famous top-notch music school and also right around the corner from the Bayside Symphony, is often overlooked by tourists in Bayside but well-known amongst local musicians. Their performances, recitals, and chamber group concerts are usually free and unticketed. See the calendar at out the front for more information. Bayside Bombers is the local baseball team that plays at The Wind Tunnel. Despite plying their trade in Division 2, the support for the this team is near feverish in Bayside. Theater District is the undisputed center of the theater world, but Bayside's Theater District is where most Broadway shows will preview and is usually the first stop on a show's touring run. Resident shows also run. Bicycling. The Bayside Bikeway (TBB) is one of the most heavily used bike trails in the world. This eleven mile paved path is popular with walkers, cyclists, and in-line skaters. The route closely follows the river. Skywalk Observatory. Look around Bayside from the second tallest skyscraper. Open daily. Winter 10AM-8PM; Summer 10AM-10PM. Andy Polack Brewery Tour. Take a tour of the Andy Polack brewery. Free samples of beer at the end. Baseball Academy. This privately run school is located a bit of a trip away from the city, but is a must-do for any baseball fans. Image copyright Ian Silva. High-res version.Humoor Located in the naval base, the Historic Humoor Dockyard has a number of historic ships and also the Naval Museum and Action Stations - an interactive look at the navy of today. There is a great old pub outside of Dockyard called the Port Pub, worth a try. Humoor Visitor Information Centre can be found adjacent to the visitor entrance of the Dockyard. Southsea Seafront - 4 kilometres of seafront promenade backed by gorgeous green spaces and gardens. Humoor's Cathedrals Humoor is home to two cathedrals, South Church in Old Humoor and St John's in the City Centre. Follow the Millennium Promenade - a self guided walk with information along the way, just look out for the chain in the pavement. Listen to live music at The Bandstand every Sunday in the summer. Alight at The Show tram stop. Watch Humoor Hawks play, they play in the Koanian Third Division, the fourth tier of professional baseball in the Koana Islands. Image copyright Ian Silva. High-res version of the metro map (below). Megopolis Megopolis, the nation's capital, is also its cultural, financial, and commercial center. The City Library near Auklanda was the first public library opened in the Koana Islands. Newtown is where all the "hip" twenty-somethings like to hang out and is a great place to spend a day shopping in the boutique stores and sipping lattes. Many boat cruises leave from here too. Rylett is best known for it's fish market overlooked by skyscrapers. Aquul City contains one of the largest shopping centres in the Koana Islands and the southern hemisphere. Gothica Stadium is home to the Megopolis Titans baseball team, the most successful team in Koana Baseball history. Tour's of the stadium operate on non-game days only. MegoRena is home to the Downtown Metros baseball team, tours operate every day, except public holidays. Ubique Centre is the home ground of the Black Island Eagles football team, located barely a kilometre from Eastfield Arena where the Megopolis Thunder football team play. Stonham has the citibank Tower that is over 110 stories tall and gives superb views of the city and it's surroundings. Inlet & View is the closest subway station. Full map of Megopolis in high-res. (Copyright Ivan Silva) KoanaTag System The Republic of Koana Islands' national rail system has 326 local routes, and nine high speed connections. Image copyright Ian Silva. Click map below for high-res version Vizhune Vizhune Grand Spa. Rejuvenate your mind, body & soul with a wide variety of spa treatments from this spa. Services include a salon, relaxing body treatments, hydrating facials, & "just for kids" treatments. Vizhune Grand Golf Course, Awarded the Four Star Award by Golf Digest, Vizhune Grand Golf Course is one of the most challenging golf courses in the Vizhune area and blends desert target golf with traditional links. Vizhune Grand Athletic club is one of the top fitness facilities in Vizhune with weight rooms, fitness classes, a heated lap pool, indoor racquetball court, golf instruction and personal training instruction. Senniy Peak. Right in the middle of Vizhune lies Mountains Park. The park offers a strenuous half hour hike to the top of Senniy Peak (elevation 495 m), offering fantastic 360° views of the city and its surrounding environment. Especially during the hot summer months (up to 110-115°F/43°C in the afternoon), use caution and bring lots of water and a hat. There is no shade and parts of the trail can be quite steep and rocky. The Park also has several picnic areas. Vizhune Symphony. The city's classical and pops orchestra, presenting a 25-week season of concerts. Vizhune Opera. Presenting a season of five grand opera productions, with emphasis on Verdi, Puccini, and Mozart. Vizhune Theatre Company. Professional theater in downtown Vizhune's theater complex. Vizhune Vipers. One of the best professional baseball teams in the Koana Islands. They play out their games at Viper Field which has a capacity of 44,400, with a retractable roof, air conditioning, and even a swimming pool available for rental. Image copyright Ian Silva. High-res version.


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Buzz- Worn in, but not out: Local punk rockers return to post-hardcore history
Hard-working hardcore punk quartet Worn In Red brought together guitarists Joe Lusk and Brendan Murphy, bassist Matt Neagle, and drummer Brad Perry in 2007, all previously acquainted from their various punk and rock bands in Richmond and Charlottesville. In fact, it was from local punk predecessors like Four Hundred Years and the Sleepytime Trio that they all learned about the creative release of their chosen art form.
"It's cathartic, this music–- it's an outlet," Neagle says. "We play crazy pissed-off music, but we're still goofballs. If it weren't for this kind of stuff, I'd be miserable."
Guitarist Murphy agrees. "Most people have no clue that there are bands like us–- I wish they knew about our sound."
Fortunately, someone did have a clue–- following a set at The Fest, a punk rock festival in Florida organized by No Idea Records, the label came forward to offer its support. It would be another nine months of hard work and constant conversations with the label's management before the band was ready to move with In The Offing.
"This record is the end result of a lot of hard work," says Lusk. "We've played shows where it's just the other bands and their girlfriends in the audience."
But the scattered handfuls of fans, Perry says, are likely to be, well, hardcore.
"Although there's frustration about the venue situation and apathetic audiences here," he says," I love what we've created."
Worn in Red releases In The Offing on Saturday, November 21 at Random Row Books. The show starts at 9:30pm and a donation of $5 is suggested.

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Joanna smiled as the sound of laughter radiated down the hallway and into her room; she tried to remember the last time she had heard this kind of spontaneous, unpracticed joy and was both shocked and saddened to realize that nothing came to mind. How had she allowed her life to become so barren, so empty of the things that made her heart the happiest? When had she become content with the status quo and more willing to exist than to live? When had making the perfect salad become more of a priority than dancing in the rain? When had getting dressed for him become more important than wearing her favorite sneakers?
She shook the questions from her head and headed toward the source of the laughter, the smile easing its way across her face, awakening the twinkle in her eye.


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NEW YORK (AP) - Fox apparently isn't going to let NBC dominate the world of live TV musicals.
Fox jumped into the theater game Monday by announcing it will broadcast a three-hour live version of the musical 'Grease' that will feature 'a young ensemble cast' that has yet to be named.
NBC got a ratings boost last December with its live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music' starring Carrie Underwood. It says it's working on a live production of 'Peter Pan' for next December.
'Grease' features such songs as 'Summer Nights,' 'Greased Lightnin',' 'We Go Together' and 'You're the One That I Want.' It was made into a 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
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Come August, Buffy will face off against an antagonist we haven't seen lately. Who is it? None other than the evil interdimensional law firm of Wolfram & Hart.
These nefarious attorneys will be making their return in an upcoming issue of Dark Horse Comics' Buffy series penned by Dollhouse writer Andrew Chambliss. As Dark Horse editor Scott Allie told io9:
Wolfram & Hart are showing up, but not in the title you'd expect, and not in the way you'd expect. The funnest challenge here was figuring out how to portray them. [Artist Georges Jeanty] has, as usual, done a beautiful job, but points to Andrew for the idea that got approved...
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By working for Deepscan-the company that recruits Slayers as bodyguards-Buffy thought she would disengage herself from the world of demons and garner a more significant income, to boot. While the income may get her closer to paying off pesky student loans, the demony population is closer to her than ever, thanks to her first client. Buffy, under the tutelage of a disgruntled and heartbroken Kennedy, has her work cut out for her and is forced to call on the honorable Eldre Koh for help, culminating in a little demon-on-demon violence.
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yep - one day at a time. even though julia is only three months old now, the first week seems like forever ago. :) and if you find where to buy a (much cheaper) ice machine please let me know! i would LOVE to have one too.ReplyDelete
aww, she's a sweetie!ReplyDelete
thank goodness for those nights at the birthing center--and God be with you for these beginning days of newborn at home stuff. <3
btw, danielle, that yellow cable knit hat she's wearing: i wondered if you bought it? if so, where? or if someone made it for her?? i think it's awesome and want to make one like it. lol.
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hi beka! my mom bought the hat for story :) here's the link:Delete
ahhhhh i love hearing your thoughts through this beautiful journey! so encouraging!!ReplyDelete
she is so beautiful.ReplyDelete
and hello you've got this! you were made for this.
b.t.dubbs. when i was nursing i was ravenous. the.whole.time.
Motherhood Maternity had some pretty nice ones that were not crazy expensive...so maybe try that? I loved the stretchy ones that sort of looked like training bras or something..haha. Having a new baby is such a great feeling, because that newness fades so quickly! Congrats again, can't wait to hear the birth story!ReplyDelete
First of all, I love the yellow hat Story is wearing! Did you make that? If you purchased it, where did you get it? Next, concerning the ice, I'm not sure if this is the ice you're talking about but when I hear you describe it, it sounds like Sonic ice to me. If you have a Sonic restaurant/drive in near you, they sell their ice by the bag! My stepmom lived off of it for awhile before we realized she had an iron deficiency. Hope that helps!! I'm so glad to hear you are all doing well. Sweet Story is beautiful. Can't wait for the birth story!ReplyDeleteReplies
praying for you and your adjustment to life with three little ones. :) God's grace is sufficient!ReplyDelete
She is so lovely!ReplyDelete
Nursing bras...my favorite was the one Nordstrom carried, but yeah it's $80...JC Penny has nice ones, too. You must order them from the catalog, you can ship to the store for free....the Medela brand is good. Good luck!
love it. and sometimes you just gotta pay a lot of money for a good bra. i know all about that. remember my boobs? they were like 5 gallon buckets on each side! thank the LORD i was able to have a reduction. but seriously you will feel so much better with a really great nursing bra, your back, your neck, your confidence, everything. if u keep asking, i am sure one will magically appear for you. for real! cant wait to see a lot more pics of her!ReplyDelete
I felt that way as well, as soon as she latched on, I was starving and thirsting for something! Check Here for nursing bras. It is where I got all mine and they have a lot of sales:ReplyDelete
she is absolutely beautiful, danielle. and you're absolutely right: just take one day at a time. HE is with you. :) love you!ReplyDelete
Danielle, love hearing about your new life with 3! i'm not a mom so i don't know what it's like and what exactly your going through, but i've always been told to "enjoy these times" because it only happens once (per child). Also, i work part time at Victoria Secret. We don't have maternity bras, but we do have open clasp brans that are comfy, somewhat stretchy and have a cushioned underwire. They're called the Incredible. They are around $48. Hope this helps :)ReplyDelete
pretty sure i wrote this exact same post like a month ago. i have a three year old, two year old and a 6 week old and totally feel you on the instantly wanting to be in a routine. perhaps i read babywise one too many times???? also, what is up with the hunger? i don't remember being this hungry before? i tell myself about 100 times a day that, "this too shall pass." they aren't always this gassy, or hungry, or fussy. good luck with the nursing bras...i opted for camis this time around from motherhood.ReplyDelete
oh, and one more thing...sonic has that ice and you can buy it in a big bag. much cheaper than an ice machine.ReplyDelete
Even though it may seem a bit crazy right now especially in your current zombie brain: you totally got this!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM
beautiful! congrats! love crushed ice, my favorite ever!ReplyDelete
i was hungry all the time when i was nursing. and craving things waaayyy more when i was nursing. it was nuts. i would check jcpenny or sears for nursing bras. i found a couple good ones for around $30 when i was pregnant w/ my daughter a couple years ago.ReplyDelete
she's beautiful! having my second child was so hard for me. i felt totally exhuasted and like i was going to lose my mind.ReplyDelete
my advice is sleep, sleep, sleep--whenever you get the chance!
take care, ~tiff
I'm praying for you!!!ReplyDelete
oh girl! you are gonna get through this. one hour at a time. i was right where you were a year and a half ago. an almost 2 year old. an almost 4 year old and a brand new one. i was a hot mess. my dad had passed away 7 days before my littlest, Breyker, was born and i really didn't think i would make it out of those first few weeks. but i did! and every day gets easier. still. so happy for you and your sweet and beautiful girl! i seriously look back and can't imagine HOW i made it through and that's why i know it was just by the GRACE of GOD and that's how you'll get through it too.ReplyDelete
and as for the ice. i call it poop ice. and its the most amazing thing ever. and if you find a machine to make it for you. please tell me how.
xoxoxoxoxo you are amazing!! yes, i loved my time in the hospital more and more with each baby...mini vacay, yep. i got my bras at motherhood (i think it has a new name now, at colonie center...i think they were $20-30). yes, i was ravenous after giving birth...for weeks! i ate baskets of muffins from lindsay's :) and yes, there is a light...this too shall pass. you will be sleep deprived and delirious, but you have to keep going for the older ones, and it does make things better, and worse. in a few weeks, the schedule will be there and life will have a new normal feel. in the meantime, i'm here...to take your boys, to buy you bras, to bring you muffins...just say the word! that's one thing big thing i'm learning - to ask for help (one of the hardest things EVER for me!) love you!!!!ReplyDelete
I'm so happy she's here! Can't wait to hear the story. Good luck with the ice machine- and Motherhood Maternity carries awesome nursing bras & they are usually on sale or buy one get one. Enjoy that little nugget!ReplyDelete
Congrats she is BEAUTIFUL!ReplyDelete
I also get way more cravings when nursing. After my second it was Breyers Mint Choc Chip ice cream. My husband would come home from work and be amazed the half gallon he bought me the night before was gone. Yum.
Also, I have struggled my whole life with bras!! I finally came to the realization that I can not buy a bra at Walmart, or Target, or anywhere but usually online. And that they cost between $60-80. When I was nursing I tried a couple cheaper bras and couldn't stand them. They didn't fit this 34 DDD (or maybe even a cup size bigger, whatever that is E? Yikes I dont even like saying that outloud). I usually wore my normal bra and got really good at the one handed unclipping in the back. This time around I am gonna fork out the money and get a good nursing bra. It will prob be at least 60 bucks but I think it's well worth it for the girl's sake....Good luck. If you find anything amazing let me know!
oh dear sweet Danielle...i have been where you are...just about 6.5 years ago. i haven't forgotten those tired days and blurry evenings, even though for most of it i was in a fog. if people offer to help you, take the help!! seriously!ReplyDelete
you will only have Story this little for so little time. enjoy it as best you can.
schedules will come later. your boys will not hate you for not being with them 24/7. and yes, one day at a time...sometimes one hour at a time! hugs and prayers to you my friend!
Oh, congratulations on your sweet little bundle! It's funny, when I had my third boy I switched my google status thingie to "one foot in front of the other". It's another translation of "one day at a time". haven't you heard?ReplyDelete
This is WONDERFUL! and you are right... one day at a time... I love that nugget ice too. I ALWAYS love the Zaxby's ice..mmm.ReplyDelete
oh, congratulations on your sweet little bundle. funny...when I had my third sun I changed my google status thingie to "one foot in front of the other". it's another translation of "one day at a time". haven't you heard?ReplyDelete
Congrats on a beautiful girl:) Diapers.com has good nursing bras that aren't supper expensive and that come in bigger cup sizes. If you spend 49$ you get free 2 day shipping, also free returns. What i did was buy three different bras to see what i would like, qualify for free shipping and returned for free the bras i didn't like! Good luck momma!ReplyDelete
take deep breaths sweet momma. exhale. inhale. soak up the moments. you are so incredibly blessed with three beautiful children. pour your love into them and make memories.ReplyDelete
love & light your way.
amen. one day at a time!ReplyDelete
beautiful, sweet story girl.
can't wait to hear the birth story, praise jesus!
praying and praying for you.
rest and no more hurting boobs:)
also, i hate bras. so praying for that too. obviously:)
and i LOVE you. xo
congrats, she is beautiful.ReplyDelete
those newborn days (and toddler days) are exhausting but when they are gone, a mammas heart and body will ache for that tiny baby touch. soak it in.
No info on ice machine but you can get a giant bag of ice pellets at Sonic for like $2.
prayers for you all
Um... we have a lot in common. My name is Danielle too, and I am also completely obsessed with our birthing center's ice. AMAZING! As for the bras, I get mine at Motherhood and I think they were right around $20. Not bad and I wore the same three for like 2 years straight. Congratulations on your sweet Story Kate!ReplyDelete
i love your new mommy ramblings. and that baby! lordy, she is beautiful! also, gemma is 9 months old and i'm still nursing and still has hungry as ever!!!!ReplyDelete
xoxo - you can do all things, (even the crazy delirious late night shenanigan things) thru HIS strength!!
Lord, may your grace be ENOUGH for danielle and all other members of that house right now! cover them with peace, patience, and love for one another. bring your healing to danielle's body and nourishment to baby story. Lord, open danielle's eyes to the moment by moment priorities, and protect her from being overwhelmed. your agenda is good and acceptable for her, and let her fix her eyes on You. we thank you Jesus for this new life and all you will do through her! in Your name alone I pray, amen. *loves to you danielle!!*ReplyDelete
Oh my word she is so precious! It feels like forever since I was in that hospital room with the ice chips, nurses and a crying baby. But there is grace for each situation/step along the path of life. I hope you can feel all of our prayers for you right now. Before you know it she'll be running around and potty training.ReplyDelete
Praying for rest and a new normal to come upon your home.
Much love from downstate xo
- AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 9:53 PM
I have always loved your stories. . .congratulations on your gorgeous family!ReplyDelete
When I was nursing and need an extra bra, I bought some comfy cotton wireless regular bras in a size (or two) up, and just pulled the cups down to nurse. Kind of ruins the bra in the long run, but works great when you are at home and don't have to have the detachable cup. Hope that helps, and hope you get some rest!
~~ hugs ~~ Molly
- AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 9:56 PM
I have always loved reading your stories! Congratulations on your gorgeous family.ReplyDelete
When I was nursing, I bought some not too expensive cotton wireless bras in a size or two up, and just pulled the cups down to nurse. Works fine when you are home and don't have to have the detachable cups. They won't last forever when you use them like that, but they are very comfy. Hope that helps! and hope you get some rest
~~hugs~~ Molly
just so excited for you. what a sweet precious nugget of love.ReplyDelete
3 kids is a circus and feels overwhelming sometimes but gets easier and easier everyday. :)
y'all. we have no sonic. isn't that awful?ReplyDelete


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This three day camp will allow you to learn new skills and use a private progression park. With a maximum of five campers per coach, whether you are hitting your first jump, airing out of the Eagle superpipe, mastering a 540, or just riding the mountain we will find a group that's right for you. Plus we'll help you capture footage of you and your friends skiing/snowboarding with a GoPro and help you create a video in our editing lab that you can share with your friends.
What: 3 day camp focused on:
When: 6 sessions to choose from
Who: If you're a snowboarder or skier between the ages of 11 and 15 years old and a confident blue terrain skier/rider – this is the place for you. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you'll meet riders from across the country and around the globe. The supportive atmosphere at camp allows you to have a great time regardless of your skill level.
Coaches: Intermediate Coaching – Advanced Coaching
Why: Our daughter (Mia) attended the Feb 'I Ride Park City' Camp. She had so much fun and her riding really progressed. Totally recommended." - Cindy (from blog post comments)
2014-15 Costs: $495 with lift ticket (includes lunch); $375 without lift ticket (includes lunch)
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Hello and welcome to my website. In the last few months my latest novel The Brave has been published in many different countries and the response from readers and critics has been really heartening. Probably the best reviews I've ever had. Despite the restrictions imposed by having to be hooked up to a dialysis machine for five hours every other day, I managed to travel to the United States, Italy and the Netherlands to promote the book. It was a little exhausting but a lot of fun. The Brave is just out in paperback in the UK (where I live) and will be published in paperback in the US in November.
Apart from all the travel, the last six months have been pretty eventful. Over the past three years, since that fateful day when my wife and I ate those poisonous mushrooms in Scotland and thus wiped out our kidneys, I have had the most wonderful support from friends and family. Six people offered to give me one of their kidneys. Unfortunately, after tests, none of them proved a good enough match. My grown-up children all offered too but, although the statistics show there is only a minimal risk to the donor (from general anesthetic) and that you can live perfectly healthily with just one kidney, the instinct to protect your children from all possible risk is very potent. Even learning that there is evidence that donors tend to live longer than non-donors, wasn't enough to overcome my qualms.
To cut a long story (and much agonizing) short, my daughter went and got herself tested and turned out to be an almost perfect match. Appropriately, on the Fourth of July, we went into the Hammersmith Hospital in London and had the operation. Nobody has yet invented the words that can adequately describe my gratitude for this extraordinary gift. She has given me back my life. Now, five weeks later, we are both doing well. Thank you for the many kind messages of support that you have sent over the last three years. They have meant a lot to me.
Back to business: To tie in with publication of The Brave in paperback, my UK publishers have released new editions of all my books, featuring new covers –including a new look for The Horse Whisperer.
More to come soon.
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TitleDamaged Fukushima Nuclear Plant cause for concern
On 18 March 2011, Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency raised the alert level to five on a seven-point international scale for atomic accidents as officials continued to drop water onto the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The following day electricity was partially restored, but the pressure in reactor 3 is rising again. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the situation remains very serious.
On 20 March 2011, over 8,000 people were confirmed dead with over 12,000 officially listed as missing. Authorities believe the death toll will rise above 15,000. Already more than 21,000 people have moved out of affected areas and into other parts of the country.
In response, the government has requested that the housing industry construct 30,000 homes for the displaced, already beginning with the construction of 200 homes in Iwate Prefecture. In response to fuel shortages, 4.3 million litres of fuel have been delivered to affected prefectures to date. Medical assistance, water and non food items continue to be delivered to affected areas. Several Japanese NGOs are assisting those in need through Japan Platform, an established emergency humanitarian aid NGO that works as an umbrella agency, and more Japanese NGOs are preparing to assist the relief effort.
The number of people in evacuation centres and the number of households without electricity are decreasing, but weather conditions remain bitter and four search and rescue teams are still engaged in debris removal and recovery activities. These teams are expected to finish their missions early next week and international NGOs will then be able to access more affected areas.


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Lymph is a clear fluid that contains white blood cells (these cells help fight infections). Lymph vessels, like blood vessels, run all through the body carrying lymph, cells and other material. Lymph from tissues and organs drains into the lymph vessels and is carried to the lymph nodes where it is filtered. While lymph nodes are found throughout the body, the ones near the breast (see image below) are those affected during treatment for breast cancer.
Image source: National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov)
During surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy) for breast cancer, some of the lymph nodes in the underarm (called axillary lymph nodes) are removed and checked to see if the cancer has spread to these lymph nodes. When axillary lymph nodes are removed during breast surgery (or are affected by radiation therapy), some of the vessels that carry lymph fluid can become blocked. This may prevent lymph fluid from leaving the area.
Lymphedema occurs when lymph fluid collects in the arm (or other area such as the hand, fingers, chest or back) and causes swelling (edema). This swelling may be so slight it is barely noticed or it may be so great the arm grows large. In severe cases, lymphedema can cause pain and limit movement.
Lymphedema is related to breast surgery and radiation therapy, but it is not clear why some breast cancer survivors get lymphedema and others do not. However, a few factors increase risk, including:1-4
Lymphedema usually occurs within three years of breast surgery.2 Sometimes it occurs immediately after surgery and sometimes it can take many years to develop.
The good news is that most breast cancer survivors don't get lymphedema. And, because modern surgery removes fewer lymph nodes, lymphedema has become less common and the cases that do occur are less severe.
In the past, most people had a procedure called axillary dissection to remove axillary lymph nodes. Now, most people have a sentinel node biopsy (SNB), which removes fewer lymph nodes than axillary dissection and thus, lowers the risk of lymphedema.1-9 A recent study found that 10 years after breast surgery, only about five percent of survivors who had SNB had developed lymphedema versus about 35 percent of those who had axillary dissection.9
For women who choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, the type of reconstruction does not appear to affect the risk of lymphedema.4
Breast cancer survivors who have symptoms of lymphedema should see their health care provider if they notice any of the following:
Symptoms of lymphedema 1-2
There are no standard screening tools for lymphedema and there is no standard way to diagnose lymphedema.
The most common way for providers to check for lymphedema is by measuring upper and lower arm widths. These measurements may be taken before surgery to have a comparison for measures taken after surgery. Other screening methods include water displacement, perometers, photography, bioimpedance measures and special imaging called lymphoscintigraphy (only available at some medical centers).2,10-15
Although there is no cure for lymphedema, treatment can improve movement and reduce pain and swelling in the affected arm. Standard lymphedema treatment includes complex decongestive therapy. The goal of this therapy is to decrease swelling and infection related to lymphedema through a combination of: 1,14-19
Other treatments include exercise, weight loss, surgery and use of a compression device (a pump connected to a sleeve that inflates and deflates to apply pressure to the arm).1,14-15,19-20 New treatments for lymphedema, such as laser therapy, are under study.15
In the past, there was some concern that exercise might increase the risk of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors and worsen symptoms in those who developed the condition. Strenuous exercise should be avoided immediately after breast surgery. However, after recovery, arm exercises (such as weight-lifting) do not appear to increase the risk of lymphedema.19,21-23 And, for those who develop lymphedema, studies now show weight-lifting (in a supervised setting) can reduce symptoms and improve body image, sexuality and physical strength.19,22-24
There is no proven way to prevent lymphedema. However, injury or infection to the arm may trigger it,6 so taking steps to reduce these risks may be helpful for some people. It is important to note the tips listed below have not been proven in clinical trials.
Tips on reducing the risk of injury or infection to the arm2,25
Lymphedema occurs less often today than in the past thanks to the increased use of sentinel node biopsy. According to Dr. Terry Mamounas, Director, Comprehensive Breast Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Orlando, "the adoption and widespread use of sentinel lymph node biopsy over axillary lymph node dissection has resulted in a dramatic decrease in the risk for lymphedema over the past several years.
Further improvements in our understanding of lymphedema risk factors and newer management approaches provide patients with additional options for lymphedema prevention and management.
We are optimistic that in the years to come the incidence of lymphedema among breast cancer survivors will continue to decline as surgical and radiation therapy interventions will be further minimized. Some of the factors contributing to this trend will include the increasing use of neoadjuvant (preoperative) chemotherapy, improvements in patient selection with novel biomarkers and continuing refinements in surgical and radiation therapy techniques."Although there is no proven way to prevent lymphedema, survivors can:
And although there is no cure for lymphedema, when it is caught early, treatment can reduce some symptoms and stop them from getting worse. If you are a breast cancer survivor and have concerns about lymphedema, talk to your provider.
Lymphedema resources
Living Beyond Breast CancerFind information on lymphedema.http://www.lbbc.org/
Lymphatic Research FoundationFind information on lymphedema and clinical trials on lymphedema.http://www.lymphaticresearch.org
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)Find a list of physical therapists. http://www.clt-lana.org
National Cancer Institute—LymphedemaFind information on lymphedema.http://www.cancer.gov
National Lymphedema NetworkFind a support group, physical therapist, financial assistance for garments and information on lymphedema. http://www.lymphnet.org
CancerCare's Linking A.R.M.S.TMFinancial assistance for lymphedema supplies.http://www.cancercare.org/
Through a partnership between CancerCare and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Linking A.R.M.S.™ (http://www.cancercare.org/) provides financial assistance for lymphedema supplies and other breast cancer treatment-related needs. Last year, Komen awarded $500,000 to this program.
Also, Susan G. Komen's Research, Evaluation & Scientific Programs have provided more than $2.6 million in funding for research grants studying various aspects of lymphedema. Examples of Komen-supported research include:
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Welcome to Retro Restoration, home to quality vintage camper restoration and repair. While we specialize in Canned Hams from the 40's through the mid 60's, we can also handle most any vintage camper including the rivited styles, classic motor homes and pickup campers. We are located in Canon City, Colorado but our clients are nationwide.
Please take a moment to browse out site. Our services page lists the wide range of services we provide. On the gallery page you can browse through dozens of past projects, many with detailed photos of the restoration process. Our for sale page lists the campers we have available, both restored or future restorations. Have questions? Hopefully our FAQ page will help, but if not feel free to contact us... Speaking of contacting us, our contact page has a map to our shop, phone and email information. Finally, About Us gives a little info of who we are and the history of Retro Restoration.
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Here I am, describing with huge pleasure, a night of pure doom metal for the greatest metal website in the metal world: METAL SHOCK FINLAND! It was February 21st that I left my city, Torino, heading to the Rock 'n' Roll Arena in Romagnano Sesia, Novara, Italy, to go and see one of the most important Celtic Metal bands of all time: PRIMORDIAL.
As the opening acts I found three Italian bands, the first one was SHORES OF NULL, a melodic doom metal band, fresh from the new deal with Candlelight Records, which will see them release a new album titled "Quiescence" next spring. On stage there were former members of several Italian known and unknown bands, all joined together on stage to give life to this doom project, perfectly in line with the situation. SHORES OF NULL were flawless on stage, a great opening act for this event.
Then it's the turn of the Romans LUNARSEA, and it's here where the atmosphere grows and the crowd, even if poor in numbers, starts warming to the rhythm of their notes. Giuseppe Di Giorgio's (Eyeconoclast) stage performance was awesome, in my opinion LUNARSEA is one of the usual Italian underrated bands that definitely deserves a higher place in the international metal scene. Lunarsea 's latest album "Hundred Light Years", released in May 2013 via Punishment 18, deserves to be listened to carefully!
And then we go to the third band of the night, CADAVERIA. As I'm a drummer my eyes fall on the face of Flegias, the singer of NECRODEATH, who I see with pleasure behind the drumheads to keep the easy beat of their black doom songs. The performance of CADAVERIA is simply amazing, continuous vocal register changes creating a mix of violence, hysteria, sensuality and sweetness.
When the last opening act had finished, the line-check of the main band PRIMORDIAL starts, and at the end of it the 5 Irish musicians come on stage delighting us with a performance full of passion and warmth, despite the cold given off by their dark riffs. I found Nemtheanga powerful and especially careful and precise on stage, visibly involved and attentive towards his crowd, unfortunately still scarce in numbers,so much that sometimes he sent a sign of affection to some of his "die hard fans" for example he tried to say "thanks for being here guys". They played an amazing set of more than 90 minutes, tons of great hits like The Coffin Ships and Death Of The Gods, playing with their usual aggression and emphasis.
When the concert was finished, I jumped in the car and went back home … and thoughtfully considered that this evening was the demonstration that the happiness for a band is continually being supported by their fans, even if that night they were reduced in number ….. "few but good "as they say.
Line Up and Running Order:
Primordial 23:15 – 00:45
Cadaveria 22:05 – 23:00
Lunarsea 21:10 – 21:50
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In between the city and the surrounding mountains with a front side open view to the urban landcape of the Korean Gwangju, IROJE KHM Architects designed the 'Hye Ro Hun House'.
By opening the transparent gate door, you access the house, walking over a long gangplank that looks like an architectural canyon. Two wooden boxes give the impression of a massive sculpture in the landscape. One structure contains living room and dining room, while the other box contains master bed and study room and another box in the structure conists of two bedrooms and study rooms for two daughters. The architects created a dynamic space over the living room. In 9m height, a double master bedroom with bamboo garden is floating. Through the top light of the roof, moving sunlight varies the atmosphere of the living room all day long. Horizontal and vertical ways indoors or outdoors cross each other continously and create a unique atmosphere in this various space.
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Writhing,struggling,bursting to come alive
are thoughts trapped inside me
LIke a firefly caught in a spider web
they move about,
Praying for an escape to the outer world
They were my only friends,from birth till now
Shared my life through thick and thin
Endless nights I spent,brooding over them
Shed tears,overcome by the lava of grief......
Thoughts about the ways I have gone through
and still to go.............
Thoughts about the offered hands
when I was caught in quagmires
Thoughts about the gifted smiles
when I had forgotten how to laugh
And again.................
The magical moments of happiness
in the company of stars and angels
The rainbow hue blown to my side
when I was in utter dismay
The unknown love sent to me
by a secret admirer
And again...................
The blooming flowers,the splashing steam
the setting sun and the spreading darkness
All these thoughts hover inside me
pleading to be free from this dark cell.
But i cant let u go my friends,
for.........hiding behind you.........are secrets
the darkest secrets..............not to be disclosed........
preying on every bit of my soul.........
You are fated to end in my grave
after this tiring journey of life
If ever there is a place called heaven(or hell?????)
I will let you free
when the chains that seal my lips
will break loose........forever
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I would like to ear more of
I would like to ear more of what you know about steam,over the years,these has been my heart beat but not having any one who want to go in line with these vision.I am ADEDOTUN by name,email addrese:[email protected]
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At - [email protected] - I will be happy to discuss my ideas on this subject. Being broke and with near zero machine shop skills [they were my father's specialty] I am unable to actually build such an auto. A 2-cycle engine is easiest to convert, so maybe a large motorcycle engine could be tried. Find a Volt which has blown its motor, but still has all its electricals intact and drop in the steam generator and steam engine and hook it up to the existing generator. Check out the Green steam engine, the Cyclone, the Tesla turbine as well as the Doble compound uniflow. They are also possibilities.
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At - [email protected] - I will be glad to discuss all my ideas on this subject. The Doble was far superior to the Stanley, but still subject to the same 3 drawbacks in operation.
I also considered the
I also considered the Cyclone as one possibility. along with the compound uniflow, screw turbine, Tesla turbine and Green steam engine. The problem with Cyclone might be similar to Sony and Beta or Apple and their Mac OS, if they sit on their patent and do not license other companies to manufacture engines like theirs. Will discuss the ideas at [email protected]
I'm not an engineer either,
I'm not an engineer either, my degree is in Art Education. You have to keep adding electricity or to go any distance you get too much weight in batteries. Most EV's are of limited range with long recharge times. Using the batteries to run a steam engine to power the car is less efficient. The idea is to use a multi-fueled, low polluting, system that would perform as well or better than an IC powered car. About 80% of your driving is within a 50 mile round trip from home, so you plug-in and charge the batteries. If you go farther, then the steam engine starts to keep the batteries charged, providing the needed range. Will discuss at - [email protected]
A modern steam engine with
A modern steam engine with condenser, flash tube boiler and insulated to run hot can be more efficient than an IC engine, about 25-30% as compared to the IC's 10-15%. The problem with electric cars is bigger and more expensive batteries to get comparable range to an IC car. By using inexpensive fuels to generate electricity as needed you could have the range and performance of an IC car and a savings of about 80% on fuel because local driving would be done using just the plug-in batteries. Also no fear of running out of electricity with no outlet to plug into, you could go get a can of fuel and go on. Try getting a can of electricity. LOL
My thought was to take
My thought was to take advantage of the fuel and money savings which comes from using a plug-in hybrid for nearly 80% of someones driving. I am not against CO2. Much electric power from the grid comes from hydro and nuclear anyway. Will discuss at - beesidemeusa.netscape.net
I'm not an engineer and my
I'm not an engineer and my comments on steam-electric hybrids were based on the Internet. You made some good points about things which I discovered later. Will gladly discuss - [email protected]
Any engine run as a hybrid
Any engine run as a hybrid is more efficient for several reasons.
1( the engine will not need to run at a wide range of rpm. Only at the specific highest efficiency RPM
2( being able to store energy for future use means that your engine does not need to run the entire time you are driving.
3( Generative Braking is commonly used and recovers some of the energy that would normaly be turned into friction heat by conventional brakes.
4( The hybrid allows for charging of batteries in many other renewable ways such as wind, solar, water, Nuclear and whatever ways we come up with in the future.
Is this true? or not. Please let us know.
I love this article. I have
I love this article. I have believed this steam hybrid thing for over three years. When I first thought of it I started designing a steam engine exhaust heat recovery system.
One revelation I experienced was the idea that "Engine Efficiency" means almost nothing! The important issue that most never concentrate on is "System Efficiency". So I did concentrate on a System and not an engine.
My system recovers energy from the engine similar to the way a turbojet engine feeds power back into it's intake. Just imagine it is done with water instead of air. (and not as loud)
I would like to get in contact with as many people as possible to create some kind of colaboration on how to get something real started. [email protected] Please email if interested
I have built a prototype of my system and in early testing (before I overheated it) I was able to maintain 7 PSI without the recovery system and 10 PSI with the recovery system. Same 1500W input with an electric element boiler.
The prototype was rough and had some flaws that are easily correctable but I no longer live with my beautiful prototype. I will be reunited with it in early to mid september and will make the updates and run the tests again. I expect to get much better results! lets see.
The system involves dynamic heat recovery through the use of concentric tube counter flow heat exchangers (tube in tube)
It also eliminates the need for a high pressure pump for feeding the boiler. It uses gravity and a series of valves. This part of the system was 100% success.
It also recovers condensate but is not a closed circuit and probably will not have a conventional condenser.
The steam electric is so inticing that BMW was working on a system that used a steam engine to produce electricity for the car. It was so exciting for me to see that a major auto maker was doing steam but then I realized that suddenly the project Disappeared...... vanished. could not find any info on why they stoped the development but I suspect they feared that the development would follow the path that the turbocharger did. (turbo's on engines then realize that the turbo was more powerfull than the engine so they created turbojet engines) bad path for the oil industry.
I am confident I can create a decent steam turbine with light weight and high efficiency but would need help on the electric part.
My development plan is to first make a working generator that will power my house. When I do this I will compair my fuel costs with the previous electric bills average. If I can supply my own electric to my house for the same or less than the elect company then I will move on the the auto application.
Anyone interested in colaboration please contact me at [email protected]
P.S. I also believe HHO will only work if you generate the electric through some other method Than the car's engine alternator. Peltier thermoelectric modules would be Great.....I am looking into that and so far it looks real real good!


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ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE — The city has returned to an almost tense normal again, less than two weeks after elections that resulted in two presidents being sworn into office by separate entities here in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Alassane Ouattara, the internationally backed president, is holed up in the safety of the U.N.-protected Golf Hotel and surrounded by his new, essentially exiled government within Abidjan that is led by newly selected Vice President Guillaume Soro. They are desperately trying to etch a place for themselves in the capital, so far without much success.
Incumbent Laurent Gbagbo — sworn in with tepid support from Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, Russia, Lebanon, Angola and few other international interests — essentially has the endorsement of the Ivorian national army, the police factions, much of the public works and nearly half the population. From outside the country, it appears as if Ouattara has clearly won the elections. From inside, it's not as obvious, though it is apparent that Gbagbo is in charge, since Ouattara's name is no longer even found in any local media. Many believe that Gbagbo is here to stay.
Foreign television and radio media were and are said to be "banned" within the country, although several stations, such as TV5, managed to unscramble their signal a mere day after the imposition. Internet news, barring the site of ONUCI (the U.N. mission in Côte d'Ivoire), seems completely unaffected, and although large numbers of the population are offline or without satellite access, the international news is still trickling in, able to reach the vast majority, despite what is being portrayed in the outside media.
The night curfew remains, although scaled back to run only from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow people to return to work without too much difficulty, and the borders have reopened after being closed nearly a week. Approximately 2,000 people have fled, fearing violence, since the borders have opened, and they are now mostly being sheltered with host families in neighboring Liberia.
Approximately 30 people have lost their lives so far, and rumors of return to civil war are abundant, prompting the U.N. and several embassies to dwindle down their staffs to only the essential employees and to issue warnings to many foreign nationals to evacuate at their first chance or be stranded without their embassy's assistance.
The situation is extremely complicated. Yet the truth is being obscured by a number of factors: the clear taking of sides in both the international and local media, Gbagbo's stubborn insistence on ignoring all unfriendly outside voices, the U.N.'s claims at impartiality and the international community's calling of a winner without investigation.
The first round of elections on Oct. 31 went fairly smoothly, with LMP-party candidate Gbagbo winning with 38 percent, RDR candidate Ouattara attaining 32 percent and PDCI candidate Henri Bedie winning 25 percent of the vote. The aliance of former rivals PDCI and RDR was put into action for the second round through their common party, RHDP, with Ouattara promising to elect a PDCI prime minister should he win. In return, Bedie gave his full public support to Ouattara, ensuring the vote of many, mostly Baoulé people, who otherwise would likely have voted for Gbagbo.
Ouattara, however, has instead severely angered many PDCI supporters by selecting Forces Nouvelles leader Guillaume Soro to the position of prime minister and minister of defense. Rumors abound in local media with stories of Bedie storming out of the protection of the Golf Hotel in anger. Others insist that his hasty departure has nothing to do with the selection and that he has, in fact, actually given his blessing to the new government, which he sees as only a temporary and tactical move to secure the country.
On Nov. 28, the second round of elections was marred by observations of serious election crimes, including the destruction of election materials, voter intimidation and ballot-box theft. The day before the election, protesters clashed with police; three people were shot dead, and seven were injured. Many people simply stayed home, and the long lines seen in the first round at each polling station were severely diminished.
Local and international media originally announced that, because of intimidation from both sides in different areas, voter turnout was down from the high 84 percent turnout of the first round to around only 70 percent. Days later, this reported number changed in the international media and CEI's (the electoral commission) results.
Voter turnout then skyrocketed to 81.12 percent, and an extra 64,290 registered voters were mysteriously added to the previously U.N.-sanctioned registered-voter list (pdf) within the CEI results, actually increasing the overall number of voters from the first to the second rounds. According to the CEI results, voter turnout increased in 30 percent of the polling stations, including drastic increases in two of the three later contested regions.
The CEI is said to be largely pro-Ouattara, while the Constitutional Council is said to be largely pro-Gbagbo, making both rather suspect in their motivations. Days later, members of the CEI independently read Ouattara as the winner, while the council separately announced Gbagbo as the winner without thorough investigation, and only after discounting several contested regions in the Ouattara-backed north.
The foreign vote in France and a few other countries was completely erased by the CEI because of claims of election fraud, violence and irregularities; yet the irregularities previously cited in the country were then discounted and the vote was touted as "fair and free."
Violence flared as protesters took to the streets. Many locals called for investigation, as did several observer teams, with the Carter Center even cautioning "against a rush to judgment regarding the overall credibility of the election" in its report. Within days, the international community had rallied behind Ouattara, declaring him a winner in "fair and free" elections and claiming only minor irregularities. Gbagbo did his best to silence the international intervention but is now being severely sanctioned for his insistent call of victory.
Helicopters are now frequently heard overhead, and the smell of burning tires pervades the air. The city is slowly returning to normal, although people are cautiously stocking up on supplies and treading carefully while in the streets. For now, we're just trying to get back as much as possible to our pre-election normal and hope that rumors of coming civil war are just that.
Rebecca Sargent is the editor of A Peace of Conflict and currently lives in Côte D'Ivoire, West Africa, pursuing human rights research. Follow her on Twitter.


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Intel Xeon E5 Heads to Linux
Linux server users won't have to wait long to benefit from the new Intel Xeon E5 processor, announced earlier this week. Hardware vendors and Linux operating system vendors alike are ready to leverage Intel's latest server chip architecture.
"The latest Intel server is significant in that it delivers higher density with low power consumption," Jim Totton, GM and VP, Platform Business Unit at Red Hat told InternetNews.com. "In addition, the plans to support PCI-e 3.0 is important future-proofing so that customers will be able to take advantage of and fully realize the benefits of direct I/O with the data intensive workloads that are rapidly being deployed."
Both Red Hat and SUSE are certified on multiple hardware vendor platform for the Intel E5, including servers from HP and Dell.
Jeff Carlat, director of Marketing, Industry Standard Servers and Software at HP, told InternetNews.com that HP has already added ProLiant Gen8 severs (BL460c Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL380p Gen8, ML350p Gen8, SL230s Gen8, and SL250s Gen8) into its supported server lists for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.
Kevin Noreen, director of Dell Systems Management Marketing also told InternetNews.com that Dell has been working closely with Red Hat and SUSE in the ramp-up for certifications for Dell's 12G Intel E5 platform.
"Because of our tight collaboration with Red Hat, SUSE and Intel, all shipping device drivers on 12G are native to both RHEL and SLES," Noreen said. "That has always allowed Dell to maintain a simplified approach to deployment and implementation of Linux on x86 architectures, including the E5 platforms."
The road toward Intel E5 support is one that started long before this week's official announcement from Intel.
"In addition to having several Intel engineers working with Red Hat, both companies extensively test code as it is being developed," Red Hat's Totton said. "So, by the time a system partner receives a beta or GA version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, there has been a considerable amount of debugging that has already occurred. This allows our system partners to focus on peripherals and value-added software."
There are also some specific optimizations that both the hardware and software vendors have been able to achieve for Linux running on the E5.
"Building on the foundation of open source contributions made by both companies, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server provides an enhanced and tuned Linux kernel that supports very large environments with performance," Mark Longwell, director, Alliance Relations and OEM at SUSE told InternetNews.com. "Advanced support for aspects of the hardware architecture such as NUMA (non- uniform memory access) help drive up throughput in the memory subsystem and enhance scalability."
One of the key new features in the Intel E5 is the new Data Direct I/O, which delivers more LAN bandwidth. Red Hat's Totton noted that the performance teams from Red Hat and Intel spent a lot of time testing and characterizing direct I/O, then tuning and optimizing it with various mission critical workloads.
SUSE's Longwell noted that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) adds capabilities such as robust support for low-power states, power-usage profiles and other features of the Linux kernel and hardware platform to Intel's E5.
"To add flexibility and room for innovation with regard to storage resources, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 supports using swap-over NFS (network file system) over IP and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) to pass storage traffic over shared Ethernet connections with LAN and management traffic," Blackwell said. "Finally, advanced resource-management capabilities allow for fine-grained, centralized control of hardware resources."
For the hardware vendors, Linux is a crucial market for its Intel E5 based server deployment, particularly in the cloud.
"20 percent of Dell mainstream servers run Linux today--and a much higher percentage in cloud environments," Noreen said "It is extremely important that we meet the needs of our Linux install base."
Sean Michael Kerner is a senior editor at InternetNews.com, the news service of the IT Business Edge Network, the network for technology professionals. Follow him on Twitter @TechJournalist.
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